Poetry: The students in the book are learning different types of poetry. Share examples of types of poetry and have student write their own versions of these poems. Limericks: Students use their first name to write something about themselves: There once was a girl named __ List poems: The teacher gave her students four topics for a list poem: happy memories, things that make me laugh, nightmares, lunches I love. Have your students list 5-10 items for the category then make their own list poem.
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Poetry: The students in the book are learning different types of poetry. Share examples of types of poetry and have student write their own versions of these poems.
Limericks: Students use their first name to write something about themselves: There once was a girl named __
List poems: The teacher gave her students four topics for a list poem: happy memories, things that make me laugh, nightmares, lunches I love. Have your students list 5-10 items for the category then make their own list poem.